Hadith on Quran: Ablution is required before touching the Quran

Abdullah ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “None should touch the Quran unless they are pure.”

Source: al-Mu’jam al-Kabīr 13217

Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Haythami

Ibn Abdul Barr said, “Ash-Shafi’ee, Al-Awza’i, Abu Thawr, and Ahmad said the scripture (mushaf) should not be touched by a person with greater impurity (junub), nor a menstruating woman, nor a person without ablution.”